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How to Roll Out Pie Dough

Use these tips to easily and evenly roll out pie dough.

Rolling out pie dough easily and evenly can be a challenge. These tips will help you do it consistently every time, and they work for any pie dough recipe.

Refrigerate the Dough: Cold dough is less sticky and easier to evenly roll out.

Flour the Counter: Flour prevents the dough from sticking and tearing.

Roll in One Direction: For the best results, rotate the dough, not the rolling direction.

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